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Dear Cathy, We have a nine-month-old pup, Winnie, who gets very excited whenever anyone visits our home. She squirms, wiggles her butt wildly, and then lays on her back, continuing to squirm. Eventually, she also piddles on the floor. We love her dearly, but this behavior is becoming a nuisance. What can we do to prevent her from greeting our ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Two things are certain in pet parenting: 1) your furry loved one will one day have to visit the vet and 2) the cost of veterinary care is increasing, rising more than 60%, over the last decade, according to a recent New York Times report.

Stacie Straw, in Long Beach, California, spent about $30,000 in 2022 on her English Bulldog ...Read more

(UPI) Utah firefighters rescued a dog from an apartment blaze that seems to have been caused by cooking, officials say.

The emergency call came in around 5:30 a.m. EDT, and rescue officials located a burning unit in Midvale.

The only resident inside the apartment at the time was a dog, who had been in a kennel and was not responding when ...Read more

Hyperactivity is a commonly reported behavioral concern of dog owners. In many cases, the problem is really that the dog may need a more suitable exercise plan and activity opportunities.

The American Kennel Club offers the following tips for the owner of the energetic dog:

Daily exercise. Adequate exercise is extremely important for your ...Read more

(UPI) A New Jersey animal shelter said a Jack Russell terrier spotted running loose for weeks along highways near Newark Liberty International Airport is now safe and has a new name: Monkey.

The dog, believed to be under a year old, was spotted on multiple occasions over the course of several weeks and evaded previous capture attempts.

The ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I have a little beagle that someone just dropped about a year ago. She is the sweetest dog but has gotten fat. She has gotten terrible about taking food out of your hand, jumping up to the table to get food, and taking food out of the refrigerator. She went through obedience training and did well. This food thing started within the ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Everyone has that one pet in life who they fall in love with at first sight — or first scratch.

For San Francisco resident Wyatt Boumedine, that was Zine, his white cat with a raccoon-like tail who would constantly growl, claw — and probably curse, if he could speak — at his owner. But Boumedine adored him. When Zine ...Read more

It is incredibly important to stay alert to any changes in your dog’s health. Any minor differences in the way they are breathing or walking can be indications of a health problem. There is always research being done on new and existing diseases to better educate pet owners on what to look out for in and how to treat different diseases.

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Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what you might assume, most of these incidents dot happen when an unfamiliar dog attacks someone in a park or another outdoor location. Instead, most dog bites are inflicted by a pet dog in a home.

Here’s advice for avoiding these upsetting and potentially serious ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I have a rescue cat who has always been skittish, but developed unfortunate peeing habits at about a year old. I tried hyper cleaning litter boxes (we have four) and changed litter types, but nothing has helped. We have pulled up the rugs in the house. I did the whole workup with the vet, and he put him on medication, which helped...Read more

From bags of kibble in the grocery store to modern home sizes, things are getting smaller—and evidently, Americans are starting to look for furry friends that match. Small breeds like terriers and toys have largely dethroned the retrievers that once dominated the most popular breed rankings. This is a continuation of a trend that began in 2022...Read more

(UPI) A kitten has a new home with an Oregon sheriff's deputy after hitching a 15-mile ride in the wheel well of a Search and Rescue team vehicle.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said a truck used by its Search and Rescue team was flagged to be inspected for a rodent infestation after it caught the attention of K9 during a training ...Read more

When you’re a dog owner, every day is spent appreciating your pup. This is especially true during the summer, when there may be more time to spend with our canine companions (maybe another dog has even been added to the family!).

The best way to strengthen the human-canine bond is through quality time. With summer coming to an end and ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My husband and I adopted/rescued a six-year-old Mini Schnauzer eight months ago. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. We are both in our 70s and live in a single-family, one-level home but do not have a fenced-in yard. For this reason, we always take her on walks to "do her duty." I wish she would poop and pee in our ...Read more

(UPI) A Minor League Baseball team in Florida introduced its new "bat dog" to the public, but the canine ended up being less interested in game than she was in doing her business.

Lucy May, a 10-month-old Labrador retriever, was introduced by Philadelphia Phillies single-A affiliate team the Clearwater Thrushers during their game against the ...Read more